If you live out of catchment the school currently provides transport from the SN25 post code area.  Parents are required to pay for this service. The cost is reviewed annually but as a guide, the cost for 2022-2023 is £985.00 (the cost can be spread over 10 instalments if preferred). Each year in May details about the service and costs are issued to parents.  Prior to the summer break details of the pick up points and times will be issued by the schools Finance Office.

Currently we have 56 pupils using this service, travelling on one bus.  In 2022-23 we have been able to accommodate all pupils from the SN25 post code who wanted to travel.

We review, and amend the routes and vehicles each year once we know the numbers and home addresses of pupils wanting to use this service.  The buses currently stop on Whitworth Road, Woodhall Park, various locations in Abbey Meads, Oakhurst,  Ash Brake, Groundwell West and St Andrews Ridge.

If there are any problems or you need any further information about this bus service, please contact the school Finance Office on 01793 762426.

Whilst the buses only pick up from the SN25 post code if you are in close proximity to SN25 and can get your child to SN25 it may be possible to accommodate you.

Respect other passengers, the driver and other road users.  Conduct yourself at all times in a safe, orderly, courteous and responsible manner.

Rules

• Carry and show your bus pass at all times when using school transport.
• Remain seated at all times and wear the seat belt provided.
• Do not put feet on seats.
• Do not throw items out of the windows.
• Do not lean or bang on the windows, or continually open/close the windows.
• Do not ring the bell unless you are getting off at the next stop.
• Do not be abusive.
• Do not talk, distract or stand by the driver.
• Do not eat or drink on the bus.
• Do not leave litter on the bus.
• Pupils are not allowed to play loud music.  All music must be listened to with head phones.

Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated and the consequences could be:-

• A letter of complaint to your parents/carers.
• A range of normal school sanctions, including lunchtime/after school detentions.
• Your bus pass being removed temporarily or taken away altogether.
• The bus company may prevent you from travelling on the service either temporarily or altogether.

Incidents should be reported to:

1. School Prefect
2. Head of Year
3. School Senior Management Team